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Well we've reached the end of season 3 of Strange New Worlds. The season finale brings back the evil Vezda, who still inhabits Gamble's body. This time, however, the creature has now transported itself down to Skygowan to control the alien species that inhabits the world.....oh ya he makes them gouge out their eyes. We see Spock and Kirk mind meld in order to "sync" close enough to fire phasers to open the door back to Vadia IX. We also get an "Inner Light" type sequence between Batel and Pike, amongst other memorable or forgettable moments (depending on how you look at it). We certainly had some very strong thoughts on how the season ended.
Episode 9 of season 3 gives us a Lt Erica Ortegas forward episode as we see her volunteer for a solo mission in a striped down shuttle to fly around and study the affects of the strange phenomenon in the region....because that makes complete sense, right? Good thing Erica is mechanically inclined because she will need those skills after she is pulled into a wormhole that appears out of nowhere and sucks her close to gas giant somewhere else in space, stranding her on a small lifeless moon.....or is it lifeless? She runs into an unexpected fellow crashed pilot and what ensues is both funny and dramatic. Certainly a wonderfully written episode that has us loving Erica Ortegas even more!
Episode 8 of Strange New Worlds brings us back to another light hearted episode with four of the crew (Pike, Uhura, Chapel and La'an) turning into full fledged Vulcans. Oh ya and the half Vulcan....Spock! There's just one problem...Pike, Uhura, Chapel and La'an don't want to turn back to themselves. What ensues is oddity, hilarity, and any many eyebrow raising moments that will make you go...."Fascinating".
Episode 7 of Season 3 of Strange New Worlds gives us one of the most unique episodes of Star Trek that the franchise has seen. The episode gives a traditional Star Trek story but wrapped up in a documentary, led by Beto Ortegas. The beginning of the episode shows, what appears to be, a very slanted view of what Starfleet is by Beto as he asks very difficult questions about Starfleet and their mission and purpose. Characters are interviewed and we see events unfold through the lens of this documentary from the Starfleet Archives.
Kirk returns to Strange New Worlds, having been newly promoted to 1st officer, gets his first real shot at the Captain's chair....there's just one problem....he freezes. As the Scavenger ship or "Destroyer of Worlds", as it is referred to by La'an, appears we see a very Death Star like explosion of the planet that the U.S.S. Faragut has arrived to survey/explore. What ensues is a version of Kirk that fans are not used to seeing. Is that bad or good? With a surprise twist, this episode will keep you guessing. From incredibly advanced aliens to Pelia's use of the 1980s telephones, to phenomenal writing, this episode really packs a punch! We have some strong thoughts on the use of Kirk and how this Kirk compares to the Captain Kirk we all know and love.
Strange New Worlds "Through the Lens of Time" takes us to the halfway point already...can you believe it? When Chapel, Dr. Korby, Spock, La'an, Uhura, Ensign Gambel and Beto Ortegas beam down to start work on an archeological dig, things go awry quickly. Locked inside what appears to be a temple or palace, the crew finds themselves separated with no way out. Strange New Worlds brings us back to horror meets science fiction within incredibly intense and creepy episode as the away team attempts to find their way out without ending up like the skeletons the find when they first enter the structure. We got some serious vibes from a familiar yet terrifying science fiction/horror movie from the 90s starring Sam Neil!
Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 3, episode 4 brings us a very whimsical Holodeck style episode with a "Who Dun it?" murder mystery. La'an is chosen to help test out the holodeck with the program and settings of her choice. She decides to put together a mystery from the collection of her favorite novels "The Amelia Moon Mysteries". What ensues is a satire of Star Trek and, specifically, TOS as she tries to figure out who killed the studio head, Tony Hart. He is responsible for helping create the show "The Last Frontier" (an obvious spoof of TOS as mentioned above). What ensues is sure to make you question what exactly you're watching. Oh ya...and there's a twist! We are joined in this episode by special guest Ken Purdie (Zach's cousin-in-law).
When Captain Pike returns to his quarters, he finds Captain Batel passed out on the floor. This leads to Spock and Dr. M'Benga revealing that they must head to a restricted planet, Kenfori, to collect a very rare flower (the Chimera), in order to help save Batel's life. What they find there is both surprising and frightening. This episode is action packed, filled with drama, insubordination, some humor, Indiana Jones style adventure, surprises, the past catching up to Dr. M'Benga and....oh ya....Zombies!! Director Dan Liu joins us again to discuss this episode and provide some incredible directorial insight into this amazing episode!
After the events of "Hegemony Part I & II", Strange New Worlds pivots, as it has in the past, to a more whimsical episode. Don't let "Wedding Bell Blues" fool you, this episode is still full of drama. The awkward arrival of Nurse Chapel after a 3 month fellowship with Dr. Korby leaves Spock in an awkward position as she brings home a "date" for the celebration of the Federation's Centennial birthday. What ensues following her arrival is drama, a love triangle, and a VERY surprising 'Wedding Planner' who would appear to be more than meets the eye....especially at the end.
Be warned....all of our Strange New Worlds Season 3 episodes will contain spoilersStar Trek Strange New Worlds is BACK! We are so excited to be discussing this incredible series with you once again. While season 2 left us with a massive cliff hanger, season 3 picks right up where "Hegemony Part I" ends. This episode is packed with a stunning, updated intro theme, a massive amount of action and adventure, crew members lives hanging in the balance, Captain Pike vulnerable and distracted by the injuries to Captain Batel, oh ya and MORE Gorn! This season premiere does not disappoint!
In this episode we discuss Star Trek Enterprise's "Demons". The third of four Section 31 centric episodes, Demons is part 1 of a 2 part episode looking at the interworking of a xenophobic group of humans, calling themselves "Terra Prime". When Archer needs information, he has a change of heart....asking Reed to reach out to his contact, Harris, in Section 31, to learn as much as he can following the discovery of a human/vulcan hybrid baby belonging to Trip and T'Pol. This sets off an investigation & discovery of the baby which is controlled by Terra Prime's leader Paxton.
In this episode we welcome Star Trek Royalty to the show as the Legendary Illustrator/Designer Rick Sternbach joined us. Rick is a senior production illustrator/designer who worked on some projects you may have heard of….Star Trek the Motion Picture, TNG, as well as the first two seasons of DS9 and Voyager. He has also done work for NASA, Sky and Telescope, The Planetary Society, The Smithsonian, Time-Life books and more.He worked as a scenic artist on Star Trek Nemesis, designing the Argo Shuttle, the Romulan Valdore-type sculpture, and more! He worked on Cosmos, Future Flight, The Last Starfighter, and the 2000 adaptation of Solaris. He is an Emmy and Hugo award winner. He has authored numerous Star Trek Technical manuals and is one of the geniuses responsible for so many things we’ve come to love and enjoy in the Star Trek universe!
We continue our Spotlight Series with the conclusion Enterprise to the two part episode with "Divergence". As the Enterprise races to save Dr. Phlox, they must attempt a daring transfer of Trip from the Enterprise to Columbia at high warp in order to remove the Klingon subroutines that have infected the Enterprise's computer system. Archer gives himself up in order to help develop a cure for the augment virus. We also learn how much the Klingons and Section 31 were involved in the development of the augment virus and their plans to sanitize the colony.
Our Section 31 Spotlight Series has reached Star Trek Enterprise! The first Enterprise installment into the Section 31 story arc takes us to Season 4 Episode 15 "Affliction". Lt Malcom Reed is recruited to continue his involvement in a secret organization (not named in this episode) in which he thought he was finished with. This involvement, while necessary in his mind to save his friend Dr. Pholx, is viewed by Captain Archer as treason and betrayal. The Klingons kidnap Phlox in order to help them with a deadly virus that is removing their forehead ridges (TOS anyone?). Full of secrets, intrigue, mystery and more, Enterprise does NOT disappoint as it continues what DS9 started.....Section 31!
The final Deep Space Nine Section 31 focused episode, "Extreme Measures", takes us inside the mind of Luther Sloan as Bashir and O'Brien attempt to find the cure to Odo's disease as mentioned in the previous episodes of DS9 "Tacking into the Wind" and "When it Rains". This episode, which appears only a few episodes from the conclusion of the series brings an end to this portion of the Section 31 story line. As Luther Sloan is dying, Bashir and O'Brien have a choice....save Odo or discover the information necessary to bring down the entire Section 31 organization. Find out our thoughts as we continue our Spotlight Series!
We continue our Section 31 Spotlight Series with episode 2, looking at Deep Space Nine's Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges. Inter arma enim silent leges is a Latin phrase that literally means "For among arms, the laws are silent" but is more popularly rendered as "In times of war, the law falls silent." While attending a conference on Romulus, which is never a good idea it would seem for Dr. Bashir, Bashir becomes embroiled in an elaborate scheme devised by Section 31 as a way to ensure the Romulans remain on the side of the Federation in the Dominion War. This episode is full of intrigue, politics, and scheming....everything that makes for a good Section 31 episode. We learn more about Sloan, Section 31 and its intentions, and how far Bashir is willing to go...or not go.
In this special short episode, we officially wrap-up our Star Trek Pilots Spotlight Series. We developed our own metrics to help us rank each pilot episode from Star Trek The Original Series to Star Trek Strange New Worlds from our least favorite to our favorite pilot in the franchise. Some of our rankings may surprise you! We also want to hear from you! Leave a comment below and let us know what your favorite pilot is! We hope you've enjoyed this Spotlight Series as much as we have. Be sure to check our next Spotlight Series, looking at all the Section 31 focused episodes....you won't want to miss it!
We’re kicking off our brand new Spotlight Series, as we explore Section 31 across the Star Trek universe! First up, is Deep Space Nine’s “Inquisition”. This episode sets the foundation for all future Section 31 episodes and sets up one of the most controversial and fan favorite story arcs in the entire franchise!
We're wrapping up our Spotlight Series, looking at the Star Trek Pilots, with Strange New Worlds first episode entitled....."Strange New Worlds". We are big fans of this series and dive into the psyche of Captain Pike as he continues to be haunted by the experience he had with the Klingon Crystals in the Star Trek Discovery season 2 episode "Through the Valley of Shadows". This experience and knowledge he gains manifests itself in many unexpected locations, as visions of his disfigured face haunt him. We also meet recognizable characters from TOS and even new ones as we take the first adventure with Capt Pike and his crew aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise!
We're getting close to the end of our current Spotlight Series, looking at the Star Trek pilots, with Star Trek Picard's "Remembrance". This episode is our first look at Jean-Luc Picard since the end of Star Trek Nemesis. We know that this episode kicks off three seasons, reuniting the cast of TNG, for one final voyage. There is a lot of opinions on the first season of Picard, but one thing is certain: it was great seeing Patrick Stewart and the cast once again!
We continue our Spotlight Series, looking at the Star Trek pilots, with Prodigy's two part premiere "Lost & Found". The first Star Trek series really geared towards a young audience, Prodigy brings a significantly different approach to Star Trek story telling. We find a ton of similarities with another franchise's animated series, discuss the introduction of new characters, work through important points throughout the two part episode and more!
Star Trek Lower Decks makes its first appearance on the podcast! We continue our Spotlight Series, discussing the Star Trek Pilots, with Lower Deck's "Second Contact". We discuss our favorite moments, funny lines, main characters, where Lower Decks fits into the Star Trek Timeline, easter eggs and more!
In this episode, we are finally diving into Star Trek Discovery. We have not covered Star Trek Discovery on the podcast until now, however as part of our 'Spotlight Series', it was time to discuss the 6th show in the franchise. We welcome back a special guest to the podcast: artist Jenny Johnson! You've undoubtedly seen her work all over the internet and know how incredible it truly is. She brings her perspective to this, somewhat, controversial show as we discuss the best, and worst, of Star Trek Discovery's first episode "The Vulcan Hello"!
In this episode, we continue our Spotlight Series with Enterprise's "Broken Bow". Enterprise is the final legacy Star Trek series before we jump into 'New Trek'. Just like its predecessors, Enterprise was vastly different, this time jumping back in time to approx. 100 years before Kirk and Spock. This pilot was jam packed with action, adventure, a brand new type of intro song, new species and more! We hope you enjoy this wonderful pilot as we bring you are thoughts and feelings about the beginning of the NX-01 crew!
We're continuing our spotlight series look at the Star Trek pilots with Voyager's "Caretaker". The fourth series in the Star Trek franchise takes us on a very different journey...to the Delta Quadrant. Headlined by the first leading female captain in the franchise. Join us as we head across the galaxy and follow the daring crew of the U.S.S. Voyager as they find themselves 70,000 light years from home dealing with the Caretaker!
In this episode we continue our current Spotlight Series, Star Trek Pilots, with Deep Space Nine’s “Emissary”. Originally airing on January 3rd 1993, the third installment in the franchise was VASTLY different. Looked at as the “black sheep” of the franchise for a long time, Deep Space Nine’s fan base has grown exponentially in recent years due to binge watching during the pandemic, streaming services, and more. This incredible series begins in a very unexpected way. We cover all this and more on our look at Zach’s favorite Star Trek series! Additionally, at the request of one of our audience members, we also share our thoughts on the fan made AI short “765874 Unification”. Find this episode and others on our YouTube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts!
In this episode we're going back to where Star Trek started....1966. We dive into the original pilot episode entitled "The Cage" which was not originally aired as well as the second pilot episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" which actually aired after "The Man Trap" out of order because it has to be confusing right? We will dive into the differences between the pilots, the Captains and more! This 'Spotlight Series' focuses on the Star Trek pilots! We take you though each pilot, in depth, discussing our favorite moments, important scenes and some funny things that stood out to us!
This year (2024) was the 30th anniversary of the first Star Trek The Next Generation movie. This movie had some great moments and some wonderful themes but overall, we have our issues. From the death of Kirk to the destruction of the Enterprise-D to Geordi's visor there are many points in the movie that we feel they just plan messed up. We dive into all of that and more as we finally get down to ranting about this movie.Be sure to listen all the way through this video for the details on how you can enter to win a FREE Random Redshirt Podcast t-shirt!
In this episode, we sat down with actress Kandyse McClure. Kandyse is an incredibly talented actress who, born in South Africa, has an amazing career highlighted by appearances on the post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama "Jeremiah", Syfy channel’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Children of the Corn, NBC’s 2002 Carrie another Stephen King novel, Sanctuary, Smallville, Andromeda, The Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone, Snowpiercer, The Flash, Charmed, Virgin River and so much more. You probably know her best as Anastasia Dualla from Battlestar Galactica. We had such a blast learning more about Kandyse and her career and how she got started in the industry and we laughed a TON! We hope you enjoy this discussion as much as we did!
On this episode we start a brand new Spotlight series! We're deep diving the Star Trek pilot episodes! Yes, we are starting out of order with TNG, but don't fret, we will get to both of the Original Series pilot episodes soon. But first, TNG. This episode spawned what is widely regarded as the best Star Trek series in the franchise. If TNG had not done well, we would not have any of the follow-on series. We dive deep into the relationship between Picard and Q, the introduction of new characters, a new Enterprise, the awkward first encounter between Picard and Riker and much, much more! Come along with us as we explore each episode that started its respective series.
In this episode we sit down with Fanboys director, New York Times best selling author and producer Kyle Newman! Kyle is a wonderful guy and fellow nerd whose passion for D&D, Star Wars, Star Trek and more is evident. We discussed his career, passions, hobbies, future projects/books his company "Pop Culture Coffee" and more!
In this episode we're discussing all five of the Legacy Star Trek series finales. From TOS's "Turnabout Intruder" which isn't a true series finale, to the controversial Star Trek Enterprise series finale "These are the Voyages..." we're covering it all. We also discuss the role Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country plays in wrapping up the crew of The Original Series. Show finales can be very difficult to get right. What Star Trek series got it right? Find out this and more on this wonderful look back to the legacy Star Trek finales!
In this episode we discuss our thoughts, feelings, and favorite moments from this incredibly special convention! From meeting the cast and crew, to getting autographs and photos, to our favorite panel moments to the incredible Michael Hogan and his attendance, this was certainly a convention to remember. A special thank you to Creation Entertainment for making this happen! If you haven't checked our discussion of the 2003 Battlestar Galactica mini-series or some of our deep dives, be sure to check out our YouTube channel playlists and everywhere you get your podcasts for all of our Battlestar Galactica focused episodes.
In this episode we give you our list of MUST watch science fiction movies and TV shows as you prepare for Halloween night! We are not huge blood and guts fans so we will tell you which shows and movies are a must watch for any Star Trek or science fiction fan and which one(s) you might want to avoid. So turn the lights down low, light a candle and join us as we give you THE watch list for your spooky enjoyment!
In this episode we dive into the Star Trek Enterprise season 3 episode "Impulse". It wouldn't be a Halloween series without some Zombie Vulcans! Unlike our previous Halloween episode where we discussed Voyager's "The Haunting of Deck 12", this episode is about as close to horror as Star Trek gets. When the Enterprise answers a distress call by a Vulcan ship, they come across something they were not expecting....PSYCHO (Zombie) Vulcans! Once aboard the ship, things get out of hand and it begins to affect one of their crew members. Join us for an incredible Halloween centric Star Trek episode!Do you enjoy spooky, scary, creepy movies and shows but don't really like disgusting blood and guts that come with traditional Halloween movies? Well have no fear, we have some great options for you to watch leading up to Halloween and on Halloween night! Not everyone likes the traditional horror or scary movies and shows so this series gives you some great options to watch instead!
In this episode we discuss the fantastic season 6 Star Trek Voyager episode "The Haunting of Deck 12". This is a fantastic episode to watch with the lights off as Neelix tells the Borg children a "campfire ghost story" of a creepy Nebula that leads to some major ship wide issues and a creepy stow-a-way guest on board the ship. Is the story just made up or is there some truth to it? Find out in this perfect Star Trek Halloween episode as part of our Halloween Series!
Do enjoy spooky, scary, creepy movies and shows but don't really disgusting blood and guts that come with traditional Halloween movies? Well have no fear, we have some great options for you to watch leading up to Halloween and on Halloween night! Not everyone likes the traditional horror or scary movies and shows so this series gives you some great options to watch instead!
In this episode we finish our look at the legacy Star Trek mirror universe episodes with Enterprise's 2 part episode "In a Mirror Darkly". This is the only Enterprise mirror universe episodes and it does NOT disappoint! Full of drama, humor, intrigue, deception, scheming and more, we love this 2 part episode.
In this episode we jump back to Battlestar Galactica to discuss the drama filled 2 part episode "Home". The fleet has split up due to Rosalin's decision to go to Kobal in search of the Tomb of Athena. Meanwhile, Commander Adama has a tough decision to make, continue on without her or reunite the fleet. There is a lot to unpack here and we go into some of our signature deep dive moments!
In this episode we wrap up the Deep Space Nine mirror universe episodes with a very fun and whimsical episode in which Quark and Rom, for the first time, travel to the mirror universe to rescue the Grand Nagus from the grips of the Alliance. We meet some familiar characters that we've seen in past mirror universe episodes as well as some new ones! This was a fun way to finish up DS9's mirror episodes!
In this episode we do our very first Battlestar Galactica Deep Dive! 16 Days after the 12 colonies are attacked by the Cylons, "Doral" makes it aboard the Galactica only to blow himself up. This breach in security launches an independent tribunal searching for answers. We felt like this episode was a great opportunity to do some character studies on Cmdr Adama, Chief Tyrol and President Rosalin. We dive into decision making, conspiracies, leadership and more!
Episode 9 of our spotlight series brings us to the Star Trek past....but our present....2024! For the first time that we can remember, Star Trek's past intersects with our present in a very real way and highlights many issues that we still continue to struggle with today. Sisko, Dax and Bashir are accidentally sent back in time while attempting to beam down to San Fransisco to attend a Starfleet symposium. They arrive in San Fransisco however it's not the time they expected. This episode is incredibly powerful and intense and we felt it was important to discuss Star Trek's past and our present while it's actually happening! What's different? What's the same? Find out on this episode as we deep dive into the past....or actually the present!
Episode 8 of our Spotlight series takes us back to the mirror universe as we explore the next episode in the Deep Space Nine mirror episodes. This time we recap & review "Resurrection". This episode focuses primarily on the relationship between Major Kira and Bareil. An interesting episode which mirrors (pun intended) a similar situation between Sisko & mirror Jennifer. Where do we rank this episode amongst the other mirror episodes we've discussed so far? Find out this and more on this episode. Be sure to also go back and watch the other mirror universe episodes we've discussed. Find them under the "Spotlight Episodes/Deep Dives" playlist on our channel!These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This series takes us through various episodes . Sit back and enjoy our deep discussion on a variety of topics!
In this episode we dive into the 2003 mini series of Battlestar Galactica. This mini series re-launched an incredible franchise and iconic show! We break down the characters, plot, writing and other highlights that stand out to us. If you love this franchise then this episode is definitely for you! You can also find the video version of this episode and others on our YouTube channel.
Episode 7 of our Spotlight series takes us back to The Original Series as we explore what you could consider is an obscure episode..."The Gamesters of Triskelion". This episode is almost never mentioned amongst the favorites when you ask Star Trek fans what their favorite Original Series episodes is, but it certainly has a powerful message. We hope you enjoy our look at an episode that isn't super popular but worth your time!These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This series takes us through various episodes . Sit back and enjoy our deep discussion on a variety of topics!
Arguably one of the greatest science fiction franchises in the world that has grossed over $1.4 Billion worldwide, Terminator has become a massive heavy weight in not only science fiction but in pop culture. We discuss the franchise as a whole, which movies in the franchise are the best and which ones we like the least. We also discuss the rapid expanse of artificial intelligence and the role it has taken in our daily lives. Should we be worried about 'AI'? Find out in this episode!
We are incredibly thrilled to welcome actress & teacher Kaitlin Hopkins BACK to the show! If you have not caught our first discussion with her, you can find that anywhere you get your podcasts (audio only). If you are a Star Trek fan then you probably know her best as the Vorta, Kilana, in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine episode “The Ship”. You can also spot her impersonating Capt Janeway as Dala in the Star Trek Voyager episode “Live Fast and Prosper”. She has a storied career in film, television, theatre and teaching. We LOVE Kaitlin and we know you will too!
The fourth mirror universe episode in the Star Trek franchise, Deep Space Nine's "Shattered Mirror" takes us back into the mirror universe as Jake Sisko is taken by mirror universe Jennifer Sisko. We unpack every moment from the episode and dive into what makes up the core of one's being. A deep discussion you won't want to miss!These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This series takes us through various episodes . Sit back and enjoy our deep discussion on a variety of topics!
Sean Kanan is an incredibly talented actor who is most well known for his role as Deacon Sharpe on soap operas the Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, AJ Quatermane on General Hospital and of course Tournament Terror and Karate’s Bad Boy…Mike Barnes in the Karate Kid 3 and NOW Cobra Kai! He has appeared in films with Bruce Willis, and created and starred in his Emmy winning show “Studio City” which streams on Amazon Prime and so much more. He is also a life coach and author producing two books (Way of the Cobra & Way of the Cobra: Welcome to the Kumite)! We had a blast catching back up with Sean and hope you enjoy our discussion with us as much as we did!
We sat down with the incredibly talented Director Dan Liu. Dan's incredible work includes The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Shadow and Bone, Kung Fu, La Brea, NCIS Los Angeles, For All Man Kind, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Star Trek Picard, and more! We had an absolutely wonderful time learning about his career and what goes in to the process of being a director!
We sat down with Star Trek Picard Playback Supervisor Todd Marks to discuss his career. A veteran in practical playback, Todd Marks has close to 30 years and 50 films and tons of television shows on his resume including Jurassic Park: The Lost World, Deep Impact, Star Trek Nemesis, Venom, The Net, The Internship, Anchorman 2, Quantum Leap, Star Trek Picard and so much more! He is the owner of “Images On Screen”, which provides quote, “a unique mix of technical and creative services for producing and playing-back high quality imagery onto computer, video and projection screen”. Images on Screen provided much of the computer playback and projection mapping systems for Star Trek Picard seasons 2 & 3. What is a playback supervisor you ask? We cover that and so much more as he shares some unbelievable behind the scenes photos and videos from Star Trek Picard & Quantum Leap! This is one episode you will absolute want to head to our Youtube channel to check out!
In this episode we team up with the Where's Beverly? Podcast to discuss a "what if?" with the legacy Star Trek Captains. We look at 8 scenarios from various legacy Trek episodes and drop other Captains into those scenarios to determine what we think they would do! This episode is filled with deep philosophical discussions and a TON of laughs! Join us along with special guests Sophia & Adrienne in part 1 of our podcast collaboration!
We're diving into this mega classic & popular episode of Star Trek, "The City on the Edge of Forever". Widely regarded by most Star Trek fans as one of if not the most popular episode of Star Trek in the entire franchise. This episode is packed with some very deep questions that we dive into! We couldn't wait to talk about this one and we hope that you enjoy a look at one of the most incredible episodes in all of Star Trek!These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This series takes us through various episodes . Sit back and enjoy our deep discussion on a variety of topics!
We're celebrating our 100th episode ! We discuss some of the most influential science-fiction of the past 100..ish years and we look back on our past 99 episodes with some of our favorite moments. Join us as we celebrate this milestone for the podcast! We are so thankful for all of your support over these past almost 3 years! We can't wait to bring some incredible content & conversations with celebrity guests over the next 100 episodes and beyond!
We're going back to the "prime universe" as many of you have requested a deep dive in to Star Trek Voyager's Year of Hell Part I & II. This two part episode is something we've also wanted to dive deep into for some time and we had an absolute blast doing it! This was a lengthy one, but we got into some incredibly difficult conversations about morality. These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This series takes us through various episodes . Sit back and enjoy our deep discussion on a variety of topics!
Join us as we look back on 2023 and discuss highlights from the year! We discuss some of our favorite things we read, watched, and even some of our favorite moments from the podcast (believe us...there were many)! We thank you all so much for the support as you've watched and listened from all over the globe. We greatly appreciate it and cannot wait to announce some of the incredible content and celebrity guest interviews we have come over the next year. You won't want to miss it!
In this episode, we sat down with legendary Hollywood producer Matt Williams! Matt is known for his work as the creator and executive producer of the hit sitcom Roseanne and co-creator and executive producer of Home Improvement. He has worked with some of the greatest minds in comedy to include Roseanne, Tim Allen, George Lopez, and Dan Akroyd. He has been nominated for Emmys and Humanitas awards and won a peabody award for outstanding achievement in television writing as well as winning multiple people’s choice awards. In 1989 he founded the Wind Dancer Production Group with Carmen Finestra and David McFadzean. He has also written & directed feature films. Matt was an absolute pleasure to talk with and we know you will LOVE his stories, insight and experiences from multiple decades in theatre, television and film!
We sat down, again, with Erica LaRose one of the hosts of The Shuttlepod Show to discuss a variety of topics to include how she got into show business & modeling, her acting career, hosting The Shuttlepod Show and more!
We're discussing the next installment in the mirror universe with Star Trek Deep Space Nine's "Through the Looking Glass". This episode focuses on Sisko's first cross to the other side where he meets the mirror counterparts of so many people he knows from the prime universe including...his wife! We even do a bit of a case study of Sisko.These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This mini-series takes us through all of the mirror universe related episodes throughout the Star Trek franchise. Sit back and enjoy our discussion about all things mirror universe!
We're jumping back into the "Mirror Universe"! This time we jump forward in time to Deep Space Nine and look at the first mirror universe episode in the series titled "Crossover". These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This mini-series takes us through all of the mirror universe related episodes throughout the Star Trek franchise. Sit back and enjoy our discussion about all things mirror universe!
In this part II look of Star Trek Enterprise, we finish up the series, discussing our favorite episodes from season 3 & 4, discuss the failures of the controversial series finale, share where Enterprise falls amongst the other legacy Star Trek series and give the entire show our famous comm badge rating. This episode also concludes season 5 of the podcast! Stay tuned for the season 6 premiere coming soon! In the mean time follow us on our social media accounts for all the latest episodes!
We got behind but we finally catch up and we discuss episodes 4-8 and recap the season/series as a whole. We share our likes and dislikes and how this series fits in with the rest of what Disney has done with Star Wars. Join us and share your thoughts on the latest installment in the Star Wars universe!
In this interview, we sat down with Art Director Liz Kloczkowski to discuss her career which spans some incredible television shows to include season 2 & 3 of Star Trek Picard. She is widely known as the genius behind resurrecting the Enterprise-D bridge. We had an absolute blast talking her and learning more about her career! We can't wait to see what else Liz does in the future and we hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!
An episode packed with some "fancy flying", dogfighting, space whales and more! Join us as we break down the third episode in the series and discuss the importance of Ahsoka and Sabine's relationship moving forward. Also...what the heck is this big ring ship thing??
Join us as we break down episode 2 "Toil and Trouble" of Star Wars Ahsoka. This episode was full of intrigue, deception, and follows on the heel of the cliff hanger ending to episode 1. We do our best to tie in important information from Star Wars Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian and much more!
We're traveling to a galaxy far, far, away as we break down and discuss the first episode of the new Star Wars Ahsoka series titled "Master and Apprentice". Join us for our review of the first episode of this highly anticipated Star Wars live action series!
In this episode we have reached the 5th and final show as part of 'Star Trek Legacy'. We discuss this series as a whole, meet the crew, discuss our favorite aliens, recurring characters, and our favorite episodes episodes from the first two seasons of this wonderful show!
The season finale of Star Trek Strange New Worlds is here and we've got it covered for you! This episode was jam packed full of intense moments, humor, action and more! One thing is certain...the Gorn are a formidable enemy and we can't wait to get more! In this episode we break down all the memorable moments, share our thoughts and provide a look back on the season as a whole as well as give our official Random Redshirt Podcast rating of season 2! Finally, we share some hopes and expectations for season 3.
Star Trek gets its first musical episode! Joining the likes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and others, this episode not only continues this season's relationships and plots, but it mixes in 10 brand new songs! Join us as we unpack this very unique Star Trek episode and share our thoughts of all the memorable moments!
In this bonus episode, Zach records from the dealer room at Creation's 57 year mission (Star Trek Las Vegas) convention. Zach discusses what he's seen, what's new and his overall thoughts. We also have a surprise guest!
A Klingon defector, now an ambassador representing the Federation, comes aboard the Enterprise...and things don't go exactly as planned. This was a heavy one! Join us as we work our way through some incredibly difficult scenes, share our favorite quotes, and discuss some very important topics and issues that are addressed in this episode.
Strange New Worlds meets Lower Decks! Ensign Boimler and Mariner fall through a time portal and end up in the past! This was a fun crossover episode that was full of humor, easter eggs, and some touching moments! Join us as we recap & review a first for the Star Trek franchise!
Uhura begins to hear a strange noise and hallucinates after the Enterprise arrives at a key strategic nebula looking to help bring a Deuterium station back online. We also get a visit from an old friend. Join us as we navigate another semi-horror cross over with Strange New Worlds
Things go awry when Nurse Chapel and Spock are in a shuttle accident and Spock wakes up fully human! Join us as we recap & review this very fun and whimsical episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds!
The return of Capt Pike to Rigel VII doesn't go exactly as planned. During our episode 4 recap and review we discuss the highlights, our favorite moments and go really deep into some very significant feelings and emotions we discovered during our watch. This episode packed a punch emotionally and we have it for you!
We were humbled and honored to sit down with Nana Visitor. She is an incredibly talented and accomplished actress who has worked on broadway, television, and film. She has appeared in shows such as Ryan’s Hope, Remington Steele, The Twilight Zone, Knight Rider, MacGyver, Night Court, Matlock, Fraiser, CSI, Battlestar Galactica, Torchwood, Castle and many many more. She has also appeared in films such as 2009’s Friday the 13th, Swing Vote with Kevin Costner and others.
She is most well known as the one and only Major Kira Nerys the Bajoran First officer on the GREATEST Star Trek series of them all (in Zach's opinion), Star Trek Deep Space Nine! She is one of the sweetest & nicest people you will ever meet and it was a honor to welcome her to our podcast.
We're time traveling to another alternate universe and to the past...but don't worry they have poutine! During our episode 3 episode recap and review we break it all down as we discuss the highlights, our favorite moments and even moments we may not have liked that much!
In this episode we sit down with Zach's dear dear friend actress, author and teacher Natalija Nogulich. You may know her as the feisty Admiral Alynna Nechayev in Star Trek The Next Generation & Star Trek Deep Space Nine. She has had a long storied career on the big and small screen to include the wife of Clark’s boss in the GREATEST Christmas movie of all time…National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Jo Hoffa in the 1992 movie Hofa alongside Jack Nicholson, as well so many tv shows to include Designing Women, Coach, Tales from the Crypt, LA Law, Murder she wrote, Frasier, Home Improvement, Chicago Hope, The West Wing, 24, Red Widow (with Anson Mount), NCIS, Criminal Minds, Fuller House, Chicago Med and so much more! We hope you enjoy this very special interview as much as we did!
Star Trek returns to the court room! There have been many court martials, trials and inquiries throughout the various Star Trek series. How does Strange New Worlds do in comparison? What stands out in this episode and what important questions are asked in this "morality play"? Find out our thoughts and reviews during this very important and heavy episode!
Star Trek Strange New Worlds returns for its second season and we are beyond excited to do another episode by episode review just as we did for Star Trek Picard season 3! This was a great first episode and we cannot wait to share our thoughts and feelings in this very moving first episode of the season.
On this episode, we sit down with 5 time Emmy award winning visual effects master Ron B. Moore. Ron has worked on such films and Ghostbusters, 2010, Rush Hour 3, Big Trouble in Little China, Twilight Breaking Dawn, Star Trek Generations and much more. He also worked on shows such as Star Trek TNG, Voyager and Enterprise. We absolutely LOVED learning about the all of the work that Ron has done behind the scenes to create the magic that we all love. His passion and enthusiasm for his job are incredibly contagious! We hope that you enjoy this interview as much as we did!
We sat down with Justin Underwood aka “Spidey Hits” to discuss all things Marvel and Marvel trading cards! This was a super fun episode. We got to see some amazing collectibles, we learned a ton and we hope you did too! Be sure to go check Justin out on Youtube "Spidey Hits", Instagram or Facebook!
On this episode, we begin a new mini-series as part of our Spotlight episodes. These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard season 3 reviews and asked for more, then this is for you! This mini-series will go through all of the mirror universe related episodes throughout the Star Trek franchise. Sit back and enjoy our discussion about all things mirror universe and the Terran Empire!
In this exclusive interview, we sat down with actress Elizabeth Dennehy to discuss her career, how she got started in acting, some of her favorite roles, advice for young actors, what she's been up to lately, and of course her legendary role as the "hot-headed" Lt Cmdr Shelby in Star Trek The Next Generation's iconic two part episode Best of Both Worlds Part I & II and Admiral Shelby in Star Trek Picard season 3! We had an absolutely wonderful time getting to know Elizabeth and we hope that you enjoy the interview as much as we did!
In our Podcast's season 4 finale, we finish our look at Star Trek Voyager as we discuss our favorite moments and episodes from seasons 6 & 7. We also give our final thoughts on the series as a whole, give our rating (on a scale of 1-5 comm badges), and discuss some of our favorite parts from the series. At the end we also announce a huge celebrity guest interview coming up!
We are jumping back to the Delta Quadrant as we highlight our favorite episodes & moments from seasons 3-5 of Star Trek Voyager! Chris and Zach discuss not only their favorite episodes and moments but also some themes and stories that are critical to the characters and the show's development.
Well we made it. The finale....."The Last Generation". A fitting end for the gold standard of Star Trek. This crew has gone through so much and this show has been packed with so many amazing scenes and moments. We hope you have enjoyed this journey that we have gone on, episode by episode, with this crew. A HUGE thank you to Jenny Johnson for joining us for episodes 5-10 of our review. She added so much as we are so grateful she agreed to join us!
Due to some scheduling conflicts, we were unable to do a stand-alone review for episode 8. However, we are back with a combined episode 8 & 9 review! These two episodes were JAM PACKED with so many amazing moments and some massive nostalgia! Join us as we unpack TWO incredible episodes from the third and final season of Star Trek Picard!
Note...this episode was originally recorded prior to Picard season 3's full release and is the first time this episode is airing on our podcastOur episode for Strange New Pod's Capt Picard Week II, which originally aired on their podcast February 11th, dealt with Capt Picard and his relationship with his bridge crew. We discuss each member and how Picard's relationship developed over the course of 7 seasons of TNG, 4 movies, and the first two seasons of Picard.
Another episode of Picard season 3 packed with intrigue, emotion and drama with a lot to discuss! We welcome back guest host Jenny Johnson again as we continue to journey through this final season of Picard!
What a MASSIVE episode of Picard this was! There was so much to discuss, uncover and breakdown that this became our longest review of Picard yet! However, this was so jam packed we HAD to dive deep into this one! Jenny Johnson is back for her second review with us and we had a BLAST! This review was full of laughter and reactions! Don't miss this review!!
DISCLAIMER This episode is best watched & not listened to as this is meant to show off Jenny Johnson's art work. We recommend checking out our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVdvSSl8g5KRp-D61iyg_Q) to view this episode. If you are unable to view the episode, there is still PLENTY of great audio discussion. We hope you enjoy this WONDERFUL exclusive sit down with the incredibly talented Jenny Johnson!
We are BEYOND excited to make this announcement and cannot wait to finish the rest of Picard Season 3 with our special guest host!
On this episode we are joined by the INCREDIBLY talented artist Jenny Johnson as we recap & review Star Trek Picard's Season 3 episode "Imposters"! This episode, like the ones before it, is PACKED full of drama, intrigue, action and even a surprise cameo appearance! Join us as we break it all down for you!
On this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast, we dive into the explosive 4th episode of Picard season 3. All we can say is "wow, what an episode!" There is a TON to unpack here. Many relationships that evolve over the course of this episode and some serious confrontations that must be addressed! Catch all of that and more in our latest episode review!
We welcome Academy Award Winner Doug Drexler back to the podcast as we break down Picard Season 3 Episode 3! This episode was JAM packed with action and drama and we bring you ALL the details and discussion! Follow along with us on our journey with the final voyage of the TNG crew!
For the first time ever, The Random Redshirt Podcast is doing an episode by episode review. What better show to do our first type of review like this than the final season of Picard! We dive into episode 2 and share our general thoughts and feelings throughout. This episode has a few very deep moments. A review you will NOT want to miss. Follow along with us as we tackle each episode in the final journey of 'The Next Gen' crew!
Star Trek royalty returns! Academy Award winner Doug Drexler joins us again on the Random Redshirt Podcast! This time to discuss Star Trek Picard Season 3 as we dive into the new season and his work on the show. We also discuss a few other surprise topics so don't miss this legend's second appearance with us!
On this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast we look back and re-share some of our thoughts and feelings about seasons 1 & 2 of Star Trek Picard and step through the first episode of season 3. We discuss what we liked, what we didn't like and what we are looking forward to most in the final season. Don't miss out on this review!
On this episode we discuss our time at the Shuttlepod Show Live event that took place down in LA. We were EXTREMELY tired so please bare with us! We had a blast and wanted to share our thoughts! Thanks again to Mark Cartier & Erica LaRose for being such amazing hosts during the weekend! We were HONORED to be a part of this first event!
We have reached the fourth series in the franchise....Star Trek Voyager! On this episode, like we have done with TOS, TNG and DS9, we highlight the show as a whole. Additionally, we share with you some of our overall thoughts and jump into Season 1 & 2, highlighting some of the episodes that stand out most to us. Come along as we journey to the Delta Quadrant!
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On this episode we sit down with Mark Cartier & Erica LaRose to discuss their careers and time in Hollywood, what got them into Star Trek, the podcast they help produce - Shuttlepod Show (co-hosted by Dominic Keating & Connor Trinneer and an amazing upcoming LIVE Shuttlepod Show event in LA! A wonderful time you will not want to miss!
On this podcast collaboration episode, we sit down with Ashlyn & Rhianna (The Duras Sisters Podcast) to discuss all things Klingon! We discuss the highly complex Klingon culture, our favorite Klingon moments throughout the Star Trek franchise, our favorite and maybe even our least favorite Klingons plus much much more! You won't want to miss this fantastic episode! Part II of this collaboration is coming soon over on The Duras Sisters Podcast channel so stay tuned!
On this episode, we take a look back on the year that was, 2022, with some of our favorite moments! We discuss favorite shows/movies we saw, books we read, and more! We also look forward to the new year, 2023, to discuss shows, movies and books we are looking forward to seeing/reading and much more. Kick off the new year (albeit a little bit late) with us!
On this episode, we sit-down for an exclusive interview with actor & prop/model builder Max Cervantes. Max has had a long career that spans decades of work on some of the most influential science fiction shows and movies. From Masters of the Universe to Beetlejuice. Star Trek TNG, DS9, Voyager & Enterprise to Batman and Starship Troopers. He has done some incredible work! Tune in as we discuss his career and highlight some of the amazing pieces he made. Chocked full of incredible depth and detail, this is another episode you CANNOT miss!
On this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast, we sit down and discuss the ins & outs of cosplaying with veteran cosplayers Eric Allen Hall (Cosplay Hall of Fame) and Chelsea Murphy. We discuss tips and tricks to make your first or next cosplay the best one yet! Additionally, we sit down with Tony Kim, Founder & CEO of Hero Within. We discuss all of the amazing products his company makes to help elevate your nerdy/geeky fashion! You won't want to miss three amazing interviews!
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On this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast, we look at the entire first season of Andor. We highlight the key moments, important characters & locations, and themes that we found critical to the story. Additionally, we share our overall thoughts to include our likes and dislikes and give our signature "comm badge" rating of the show thus far. Tune in as we dive deep into Disney's latest Star Wars streaming series!
On this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast we discuss the man, the myth, the legend.....Jean Claude Van Damme (JCVD)!! In this episode, we discuss his origins, his greatest "hits" and our top 5 favorite JCVD movies! If you don't know anything about him, or you are a fan of his martial art / action movies like we are, then you will not want to miss this!
On this episode, we are honored and delighted to have with us the incredibly talented actress, model and stunt woman Tracee Cocco! If you have watched Star Trek TNG, DS9 or Voyager then you have seen her! Known for her many roles, but specifically her role as our FAVORITE Lt, Lt Jae. She has been in over 100 ST episodes as well as Star Trek Generations, First Contact & Insurrection. Her other movies include Baywatch, Barbwire, Demolition Man, and so much more! She is an absolute treasure who truly loves her fans and we love her! Don't miss this incredible interview!! #BringbackLtJae #Jaespotting
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On this episode, we discuss roleplaying games. We talk about the basics of what roleplaying games are, to include the differences between sit down and Live Action Roleplaying (LARPing), different roleplaying dice systems used, and some of our all-time favorite RPG games ever produced! Be sure to tune in and see if there's a roleplaying game that's right for you and your group of friends!
On this episode we discuss the spooky, the creepy, and the downright terrifying sci-fi episodes & movies! That's right we dive into some of our favorite episodes and movies from sci-fi that we believe might be perfect to watch on Halloween night! Be warned...you may not want to watch anything we talk about with the lights off! Join us for our podcast's first Halloween special!
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On this episode we take a look at the first 3 episodes of the new Disney Star Wars series "Andor". This series follows the character Cassian Andor, who was originally established in Rogue One a Star Wars Story. During this episode we dive into some of the details of the first 3 episodes, our overall thoughts of the show so far, our likes & dislikes and our rating of the first 3 episodes. If you're a Star Wars fan, you will not want to miss this review!
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On this episode we finally review The Batman with the new Batman Robert Pattinson. We give our thoughts on the film, both good and bad, as well as our overall rating of 1-5 comm badges. Finally, we compare Robert Pattinson to the other actors who have played Batman. How would you rate his performance?Tune in to hear what we have to say!
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In this episode we briefly discuss the 2022 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention (now called the XX Year Mission). We recap what Zach saw and his experiences as well as compare it to last year's convention (Chris's first!). We discuss the positives and the negatives as well as give a SNEAK peek into who might be coming to next year's convention (potential HUGE NEWS)!! If you were unable to attend, you won't want to miss this episode!
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On this episode we break down Season 1 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds and share our thoughts and feelings on the show as a whole, our favorite moments, our least favorite moments, our favorite characters and we give our overall rating. We are also joined by actor Bruce Horak aka Hemmer to discuss his role as Hemmer, what he is up to currently and his passion projects! You do NOT want to miss this incredible episode!!!
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In this episode we sit down and discuss the life of Nichelle Nichols, her role on Star Trek The Original Series as Lt Uhura, her role with NASA and so much more. Please join us as we do our best to pay tribute to an incredible woman who has made and continues to make a profound impact on and off the screen!
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Hellllo there! On this episode we take a look at the brand new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+! We share our thoughts and opinions on the show as a whole, the characters, and some of our favorite moments! Join us as we dive into the latest Star Wars streaming series.
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The "Great Nerd Debate" is back with a part II giving us a debate for the ages!! Zach & Chris take a decade and make their case for the greatest decade for movies in cinema history! This debate is one for the ages but requires your help! Go to the our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram or Discord to vote!!! Winner will be announced in the coming weeks! You won't want to miss this incredibly important debate!!!
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On this episode we wrap up our 4 part look at Star Trek Deep Space Nine. We discuss the final two seasons of the show (seasons 6-7) and give our final thoughts on the show as a whole. How do we see this show in light of the entire franchise? Tune in to find out!
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On this episode we look back at Picard Season 2. We recap what happens and share our thoughts and feelings. We also give our overall rating of the season. How many "comm badges" will this season get compared to Season 1? Tune in to find out!
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On this episode we look back on the first year of the Random Redshirt Podcast! We discuss what's changed in the last year, some of our favorite highlights from the show, our favorite content we've watched or read, and so much more! A HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who've made this podcast what is and have listened in!! We cannot thank you enough for your support and hope you enjoy this look back on our first year!
On this episode, we dive into the HIGHLY anticipated first episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds!!! We discuss the characters, the overall story & themes of the episode, some TOS Easter eggs, and we each give this show a rating based on our new podcast rating system of 1-5 comm badges with 5 being the best! Tune-in to hear our thoughts about the latest show to enter the 'Star Trek Universe'!!!
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On this episode we dive in seasons 4 & 5 of Star Trek Deep Space nine and highlight some of the important episodes, story arcs, and themes throughout. In addition, we sit down and talk with actress, producer, and theatre teacher Kaitlin Hopkins who you may know as Kilana the Vorta from The DS9 Season 5 episode "The Ship" & Dala in the Star Trek Voyager episode "Live Fast & Prosper"! We discuss her acting career, her time on Star Trek and her current endeavors! She is a wonderful person to talk with and we know you will enjoy this interview as much as we did!
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On this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast, we dive into seasons 1-3 of Star Trek Deep Space Nine! We highlight some of our favorite episodes from the first 3 seasons and discuss the themes and topics that standout most to us. A great overview for those fans of the show and those who have never seen this amazing show!
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On this episode we dive into maybe the most misunderstood Star Trek show in the entire franchise...Deep Space Nine! We overview the show itself and talk about characters, story arcs, and much, much, more....Oh ya...and we talk with Academy Award winner Doug Drexler!!! This is absolutely a show you do NOT want to miss!!
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On this special episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast, we celebrate First Contact Day! This "Pre-iversary" day is a fun way to celebrate the future First Contact Day in which Zefram Cochrane makes his first warp flight and subsequent first contact with the Vulcans on April 5th, 2063! So tune in to hear fun facts and trivia about First Contact Day as we share our thoughts of this future historic moment! You won't want to miss our very first podcast "special".
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Join us in our Season 2 Finale as we dive into the first season of The Book of Boba Fett and discuss our overall thoughts of the show. We look at the first season as a whole and share what our expectations were prior to the premier of the first episode. If you're a Star Wars fan or Boba Fett fan, you won't want to miss this one!
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's.....wait wrong character! On this episode we aren't talking about Superman....no we are talking about THE Batman! One of the most beloved comic book characters ever created and loved by millions around the world, Batman has been a staple in American pop culture since he first came on the scene in the late 1930s. Join us as we explore this iconic character and all he has to offer! Another can't miss episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast!
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In this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast, we dive into Star Trek Picard Season 1. What has Picard been up to since the end of Star Trek Nemesis? What does the Federation look like? What did we think of the show overall, the characters, the stories, etc? Tune in now to find out all of this and more!
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Have you ever heard someone say that movie is a "B" movie? Ever watched a show where someone said this feels like a "B" movie? What is a "B" movie/show? We discuss our definitions and more on this episode of The Random Redshirt Podcast!
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Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!! In this episode we break down the new Ghostbusters Afterlife movie and discuss our thoughts and feelings about it. Is this movie finally the movie that this franchise has been waiting for or is it another letdown? Tune in to find out! Also, there is a spot where we warn you about spoilers so feel free to listen until then if you don't want to be spoiled. Then pick it back up after you've seen the movie!
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In this episode we discuss Loki Season 1! Come join us to hear our thoughts, likes & dislikes, and overall impression of the show. Warning there are a ton of spoilers in this episode.
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We wrap up our look at Star Trek the Next Generation with Seasons 6 & 7 as well as our final thoughts on the show as a whole. This series really helped set the foundation for the future success of the franchise and we could talk about this show for hours....don't worry we set a time limit for ourselves! Come join us for one more trip around TNG!
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In this episode we more into Star Trek TNG and look at seasons 3, 4, & 5. So many amazing episodes to discuss that we can't possibly talk about them all in this episode. Tune in to hear which ones stand out to us the most!
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It's time to talk about this historic sci-fi show. Star Trek The Next Generation transformed the Star Trek franchise and is considered the "gold standard" for Star Trek. We dive into how it all started, the differences from the Original Series of Star Trek to TNG as well as some of our favorite episodes from Season 1 & 2. Come join us during our passionate discussion of this incredible show!
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The only good bug is a dead bug!! Join us for our dive into the Starship Troopers franchise! In this episode we cover in-depth the first movie and the original book from 1959! We also discuss our favorite characters, quotes and themes from the movies. You won't want to miss this look at one of the most misunderstood sci-fi franchises of all time!
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In this episode we dive back into the Doctor Who universe and discuss some of our favorite episodes of Doctor Who as well as who we think is the greatest Doctor of all time! You're not gonna want to miss this episode as we wrap up our brief overview of the Doctor Who franchise!
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In this episode we dive into the "Who-verse" of Doctor Who! Has Doctor Who really been on longer than Star Trek? What is this show all about? Where should I start watching this show and what the heck is this British show all about? We'll answer these questions and more! Be sure to head over to our Facebook page or drop by our new Discord page located here: https://discord.gg/CAqMMTc6 and let us know what you think!
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Tune in as we wrap up the final day of the convention and share our final thoughts from our time there. There was so much to see, do and people to meet it was hard to know what all to cover in this episode but we gave it the ole' college try! So tune in and find out what our final thoughts were!
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In this episode we recap days 2-4 of the Star Trek convention from Las Vegas! We discuss new panels, what we are seeing and hearing, as well as what some of our favorite moments are. Join us as we take through more of our convention experiences!
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Listen in as we recap Day 1 of the 2021 Star Trek convention in Las Vegas! We discuss celebrities we met, vendors we talked to, what panels took place, and our first impressions of this year's convention as well as what we are most looking forward to on Day 2! Come along with us and join in the convention fun even if were not able to make it! You won't want to miss our updates!!!
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Tune in to our Season 1 Finale as we discuss what we are looking forward to at the Las Vegas Star Trek convention! We talk about guests who are expected to appear, things to expect and not expect at the convention, and Zach will give you some pro tips and tricks to make any convention experience the best it can be! Thank you all for your support and listenership it's much appreciated! Be sure to stay tuned for the Season 2 premiere coming soon!!!
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In this episode we dive back into Star Trek The Original Series. We cover some more tid bits and cool facts about the show as well as discuss our favorite episodes from Seasons 2 & 3. Additionally, we even talk about a few episodes that maybe didn't live up to our expectations (aka they were just not good at all). Join us as we finish our overview of the show that started it all!
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In this episode we dive into the show that launched a revolutionary sci-fi franchise & where we got our name sake from....Star Trek! We discuss how Star Trek came to be as well as discuss our favorite episodes from the 1st Season. If you are a Star Trek fan, especially one of the Original Series, you'll want to join us!
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In this episode we dive back into the MCU and discuss the superpower we would love to have from the Marvel universe. We also talk about characters we'd love to see make an appearance(s) in the MCU and we look ahead to what's on the horizon in Phase 4 and beyond. You don't want to miss what's coming from Disney's Marvel studios and you can find that information right here on the Random Redshirt Podcast!
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In this episode we discuss the Karate Kid Universe and we welcome special guest Sean Kanan, aka Mike Barnes in the Karate Kid III, for an exclusive interview where we discuss his experience in the movie, his new book Way of the Cobra, and why he's a HUGE Star Trek Fan. You won't want to miss this fantastic episode!!!
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In this episode we dive into the massive expanse known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU! There is a lot to cover which is why this is a multi-part episode. If you haven't jumped into the MCU yet we'll tell you how to and where to get started.
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In this episode we discuss our struggles with Disney's Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes 7-9) as well as how we compare the new trilogy to other SW content Disney has produced.
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What does it mean to collect? What do you collect? Is collecting a hobby or addiction? Come join us as we discuss!
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In this episode we discuss time travel! From our favorite time travel movies & shows to what scientists today think about the possibilities!
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What are your thoughts on Artificial Intelligence? Do you think it will be evil like Terminator or friend like Data from Star Trek?
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It's a debate for the ages! Which franchise will reign supreme? Star Trek or Star Wars? Come listen and find out!
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In our first episode we discuss our Top-10 Favorite Science Fiction franchises and why. What are yours?
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